Hero Next Door

by Mia Ford

I’m not getting myself entangled into another love situation.

Not again.

I’ve been hurt once.

My marriage ended in the worst possible way.

I moved into this new house to start afresh and focus only on my job.

And the last thing I need is a distraction.

Esme Smith, the girl next door seems to think otherwise.

Her intoxicating smile is everything that a guy could ever want and more.

Polite, as I was moving in.

Angry and rude, when I tried to talk to her.

Happy, as we drank and ate dinner.

S$xy, as we fell into bed together.

Vulnerable and afraid, as I rescued her from the fire.

And now she wants answers.

Maybe I want them too.

Am I about to fall in love again?